First Efforts With a New MP-E 65

[Lucky Forward]

My new MP-E 65 arrived from B&H yesterday, here are a couple from my first kitchen countertop experiments. I think I'll be spending some time with inanimate objects getting to know the lens before I'm ready to start chasing bugs around my backyard.

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[Renboy]

damit I want one.

[ss4ya]

whats the second picture?

[zacker]

sugar or salt?

[zacker]

whats the diff between this lens and the other macro lenses by canon? is there one or is this just a smaller, lighter version?

[racketman]

whats the diff between this lens and the other macro lenses by canon? is there one or is this just a smaller, lighter version?

on the contrary it is quite heavy. the difference is that it cannot work as a normal lens as its minimum magnification is 1:1. It extends like extension tubes and goes up to 5:1 It is also only manual focusing.

[racketman]

number 2 is a lovely abstract.

[Billginthekeys]

whats the diff between this lens and the other macro lenses by canon? is there one or is this just a smaller, lighter version?
canon's other macro lenses focus down to 1:1 life size, with AF, and therefore can also be used for normal shots. the MPE is MF only, and ONLY focuses from 1:1 to 5 times life size

[LordV]

Good shots but #2 is exceptional :)
Have fun with the new lens :)
Brian v.

[zacker]

wow... 5 times? cool... no wonder so many folks want one!
thanks!

[Lucky Forward]

No. 2 is salt on a DVD (one of the neat tricks I learned browsing here). I cropped it quite a bit to exclude a lot of OOF grains. Both shots were illuminated with a hand-held 380 EX speedlight (with Lumi-quest bounce) fired during a one second exposure. The magnification for both was around 2.5:1.

Zacker, I also considered the Canon 100mm 2.8 macro, which I understand is also a fine portrait and all-round 100mm lens, but I already have that range coveredby two normal lenses. I've dabbled with extension tubes and diopters before, and I decided to take the plunge on the MP-E 65 because I wanted the capability to push even closer than a 1:1 macro would allow. And the lens is fairly heavy at two pounds, I imagine that getting quality handheld shots is going to take some practice.

Thanks LordV, your reputation precedes you and I appreciate your comment!

[zacker]

Salt... i knew it.. did you know, no matter how small you crush it, salt will always stay in little squares? ( i learned that somewhere...lol) Nice shots, 2 Lbs? Thats one heavy lens!!! Yikes, i can barley get a sharp shot with the 100MM macro!!!

[Leorooster]

Congrats on your new lens.......it's really a fun lens to have. :)

#2 is really lovely. Great work and keep them coming.

[Cactuspic]

Your first shots, particularly #2, show that you will enjoy the remarkabl new world of higher macro magnification.:) I agree with Brian that #2 is special. Congrats on your new lens.

Irwin

[dpastern]

Both are nice abstract shots, especially #2. Congrats on the new lens.

Dave

[folville]

I really dig the second shot of the salt granules; it wouldn't be anything too special but for the fact that you've found a very colorful, visually pleasing surface on which to set them. Nice work.

[zman]

Congrats on your new lens! Both shots are very nice, but the second one really stands out - good job!

[uttershutternut]

gorgeous

[Rachael Scotter]

Agreed with everyone else - shot 2 is a wall hanger. I love that abstract aspect. Well done.

[Dalantech]

Add me to the list -that second shot is over the top! :cool: